Pune Implements Traffic Changes To Ensure Smooth New Year Festivities; Restrictions On MG Road, JM Road, and FC Road To Ease Congestion
Pune, 30th December 2024: To manage heavy traffic congestion on key city roads, the Pune Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic changes in the Camp and Deccan Gymkhana areas on 31st December, starting from 5 pm until midnight. These measures aim to ensure a smooth flow of traffic as the city bids farewell to 2024 and welcomes the New Year.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Amol Zende, stated that the traffic restrictions will remain in place until the New Year rush subsides. Key routes, including Mahatma Gandhi Road, Ferguson College Road, and Jangali Maharaj Road, will witness diversions, and alternative routes will be designated for commuters.
Traffic Changes in Camp Area:
– Traffic heading from Y Junction towards Mahatma Gandhi Road will be closed at 15th August Chowk and diverted via Qureshi Mosque and Sujata Mastani Chowk.
– The route from ISKCON Temple towards Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road and Aurora Towers will be blocked.
– Traffic from Volga Chowk to Mohammad Rafi Chowk will be redirected towards East Street via Indira Gandhi Chowk.
– Routes leading to Mahavir Chowk from Indira Gandhi Chowk and Sarbatwala Chowk will also be closed, with traffic diverted towards Lashkar Police Station.
Traffic Changes on Ferguson Road and Jangali Maharaj Road:
– Traffic from Kothrud and Karve Road will be stopped at Khandujibaba Chowk and redirected via Law College Road, Prabhat Road, and Alka Talkies.
– On Jangali Maharaj Road, traffic will be halted at Jhansichi Rani Chowk and diverted via Gokhale Smarak Chowk, Subroads, Pune Municipal Corporation, Omkareshwar Mandir, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Road.
Key sections of Mahatma Gandhi Road, from 15th August Chowk to Aurora Towers Chowk, and parts of Ferguson College Road, from Gokhale Smarak Chowk to Ferguson College entrance, will be closed to vehicles until 5 am on 1st January.
To ensure safety, the Traffic Police will conduct strict checks against drunk driving and overspeeding. Breath analyzers will be used to test suspected drunk drivers, with disposable plastic tubes to ensure hygiene. “We appeal to all drivers to follow traffic rules to avoid penalties and ensure safety,” said DCP Zende.
Citizens are advised to plan their commutes accordingly and cooperate with traffic authorities to prevent mishaps during the New Year celebrations.
